Anwar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #982 in 2005 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 32 births ranking #793. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 120.0%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 14,066 boys born was named Anwar. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.